| Service |
Mode |
Rate (USD/KG) |
Total (21 KG) | Details |
|
Best Value DPD Sea Self-Tax/Deferred |
🚢 Sea Freight |
USD 3.0
|
USD 64 |
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UK DPD Sea Self Tax/Deferred |
🚢 Sea Freight |
USD 3.1
|
USD 65 |
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|
DPD Sea Duty Paid |
🚢 Sea Freight |
USD 3.3
|
USD 70 |
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|
UK DPD Sea Tax Included |
🚢 Sea Freight |
USD 3.4
|
USD 71 |
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UK Air Self Tax/Deferred |
✈️ Air Freight |
USD 10.0
|
USD 211 |
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Full Weight-Tier Rate Cards
Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to United Kingdom.
Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
📅 Updated 2026-06-21
📊 19 weight tiers
💱 USD pricing
| Weight |
Rate (USD/KG) |
@ 21 KG |
| 15 KG |
USD 2.90 |
USD 60.90 |
| 16 KG |
USD 2.78 |
USD 58.38 |
| 17 KG |
USD 3.53 |
USD 74.13 |
| 18 KG |
USD 3.38 |
USD 70.98 |
| 19 KG |
USD 3.26 |
USD 68.46 |
| 20 KG |
USD 3.14 |
USD 65.94 |
| 21 KG |
USD 3.04 |
USD 63.84 |
| 22 KG |
USD 2.94 |
USD 61.74 |
| 23 KG |
USD 3.17 |
USD 66.57 |
| 30 KG |
USD 2.65 |
USD 55.65 |
| 50 KG |
USD 2.05 |
USD 43.05 |
| 100 KG |
USD 1.46 |
USD 30.66 |
| 150 KG |
USD 1.34 |
USD 28.14 |
| 200 KG |
USD 1.24 |
USD 26.04 |
| 505 KG |
USD 0.95 |
USD 19.95 |
| 850 KG |
USD 1.00 |
USD 21.00 |
| 1700 KG |
USD 1.09 |
USD 22.89 |
| 2500 KG |
USD 1.07 |
USD 22.47 |
| 3400 KG |
USD 0.81 |
USD 17.01 |
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📅 Updated 2026-06-21
📊 19 weight tiers
💱 USD pricing
| Weight |
Rate (USD/KG) |
@ 21 KG |
| 15 KG |
USD 2.94 |
USD 61.74 |
| 16 KG |
USD 2.82 |
USD 59.22 |
| 17 KG |
USD 3.57 |
USD 74.97 |
| 18 KG |
USD 3.43 |
USD 72.03 |
| 19 KG |
USD 3.30 |
USD 69.30 |
| 20 KG |
USD 3.18 |
USD 66.78 |
| 21 KG |
USD 3.08 |
USD 64.68 |
| 22 KG |
USD 2.98 |
USD 62.58 |
| 23 KG |
USD 3.22 |
USD 67.62 |
| 30 KG |
USD 2.70 |
USD 56.70 |
| 50 KG |
USD 2.09 |
USD 43.89 |
| 100 KG |
USD 1.51 |
USD 31.71 |
| 150 KG |
USD 1.38 |
USD 28.98 |
| 200 KG |
USD 1.29 |
USD 27.09 |
| 505 KG |
USD 0.99 |
USD 20.79 |
| 850 KG |
USD 1.05 |
USD 22.05 |
| 1700 KG |
USD 1.13 |
USD 23.73 |
| 2500 KG |
USD 1.11 |
USD 23.31 |
| 3400 KG |
USD 0.85 |
USD 17.85 |
📅 Updated 2026-06-21
📊 19 weight tiers
💱 USD pricing
| Weight |
Rate (USD/KG) |
@ 21 KG |
| 15 KG |
USD 3.19 |
USD 66.99 |
| 16 KG |
USD 3.07 |
USD 64.47 |
| 17 KG |
USD 3.82 |
USD 80.22 |
| 18 KG |
USD 3.68 |
USD 77.28 |
| 19 KG |
USD 3.55 |
USD 74.55 |
| 20 KG |
USD 3.43 |
USD 72.03 |
| 21 KG |
USD 3.33 |
USD 69.93 |
| 22 KG |
USD 3.23 |
USD 67.83 |
| 23 KG |
USD 3.46 |
USD 72.66 |
| 30 KG |
USD 2.95 |
USD 61.95 |
| 50 KG |
USD 2.34 |
USD 49.14 |
| 100 KG |
USD 1.75 |
USD 36.75 |
| 150 KG |
USD 1.63 |
USD 34.23 |
| 200 KG |
USD 1.53 |
USD 32.13 |
| 505 KG |
USD 1.24 |
USD 26.04 |
| 850 KG |
USD 1.29 |
USD 27.09 |
| 1700 KG |
USD 1.38 |
USD 28.98 |
| 2500 KG |
USD 1.36 |
USD 28.56 |
| 3400 KG |
USD 1.10 |
USD 23.10 |
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📅 Updated 2026-06-21
📊 19 weight tiers
💱 USD pricing
| Weight |
Rate (USD/KG) |
@ 21 KG |
| 15 KG |
USD 3.23 |
USD 67.83 |
| 16 KG |
USD 3.11 |
USD 65.31 |
| 17 KG |
USD 3.86 |
USD 81.06 |
| 18 KG |
USD 3.72 |
USD 78.12 |
| 19 KG |
USD 3.59 |
USD 75.39 |
| 20 KG |
USD 3.48 |
USD 73.08 |
| 21 KG |
USD 3.37 |
USD 70.77 |
| 22 KG |
USD 3.28 |
USD 68.88 |
| 23 KG |
USD 3.51 |
USD 73.71 |
| 30 KG |
USD 2.99 |
USD 62.79 |
| 50 KG |
USD 2.38 |
USD 49.98 |
| 100 KG |
USD 1.80 |
USD 37.80 |
| 150 KG |
USD 1.68 |
USD 35.28 |
| 200 KG |
USD 1.58 |
USD 33.18 |
| 505 KG |
USD 1.28 |
USD 26.88 |
| 850 KG |
USD 1.34 |
USD 28.14 |
| 1700 KG |
USD 1.42 |
USD 29.82 |
| 2500 KG |
USD 1.40 |
USD 29.40 |
| 3400 KG |
USD 1.14 |
USD 23.94 |
📅 Updated 2026-06-21
📊 19 weight tiers
💱 USD pricing
| Weight |
Rate (USD/KG) |
@ 21 KG |
| 15 KG |
USD 9.90 |
USD 207.90 |
| 16 KG |
USD 9.78 |
USD 205.38 |
| 17 KG |
USD 10.53 |
USD 221.13 |
| 18 KG |
USD 10.39 |
USD 218.19 |
| 19 KG |
USD 10.26 |
USD 215.46 |
| 20 KG |
USD 10.15 |
USD 213.15 |
| 21 KG |
USD 10.04 |
USD 210.84 |
| 22 KG |
USD 9.95 |
USD 208.95 |
| 23 KG |
USD 10.18 |
USD 213.78 |
| 30 KG |
USD 9.66 |
USD 202.86 |
| 50 KG |
USD 8.54 |
USD 179.34 |
| 100 KG |
USD 7.96 |
USD 167.16 |
| 150 KG |
USD 7.69 |
USD 161.49 |
| 200 KG |
USD 7.59 |
USD 159.39 |
| 505 KG |
USD 7.30 |
USD 153.30 |
| 850 KG |
USD 7.35 |
USD 154.35 |
| 1700 KG |
USD 7.44 |
USD 156.24 |
| 2500 KG |
USD 7.42 |
USD 155.82 |
| 3400 KG |
USD 7.16 |
USD 150.36 |
✈️ Air Freight Options
UK Air Self Tax/Deferred
USD 10.0/KG
Air Self-Tax/Deferred
USD 10.2/KG
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UK Air Tax Included FBA
USD 10.4/KG
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🚢 Sea Freight Options
DPD Sea Self-Tax/Deferred
USD 1.5/KG
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UK DPD Sea Self Tax/Deferred
USD 1.5/KG
DPD Sea Duty Paid
USD 1.8/KG
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Price Trend — United Kingdom
Historical freight rates from China to United Kingdom for 21 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
E-Commerce Freight
E-Commerce Small Batch Shipping
The 21 KG range is typical for small e-commerce restock orders and initial trial shipments. Air freight is the standard choice here — it offers the best balance of cost and speed, and most DDP air channels accept shipments from 21 KG upward. This weight falls into the LCL (Less-than-Container-Load) air category.
- Standard minimum for air freight DDP channels (most require 21 KG+)
- Common for: phone cases, accessories, clothing, cosmetics
- Amazon FBA replenishment orders at this weight use air for speed
- Declare accurate HS codes to avoid customs delays in United Kingdom
Which Shipping Method is Best for 21 KG?
Recommended
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Air Freight
Transit Times — China to United Kingdom
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to United Kingdom door |
| Rail Freight DDP | 18–28 calendar days | Train via Central Asia to United Kingdom |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, good option |
What Affects the Shipping Cost to United Kingdom?
- Actual vs. volumetric weight — carriers charge whichever is higher (L×W×H÷6000 for air)
- Cargo type surcharge — batteries, liquids, and branded goods carry additional fees
- Peak season surcharges — Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (Oct) add 15–30%
- Destination area — United Kingdom may have remote area surcharges for certain postal codes
- Declared value — customs duties are calculated on CIF value
Customs & Documentation for United Kingdom
- De minimis threshold — shipments below local tax threshold may clear duty-free
- Required documents: commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes
- DDP service includes all import duties — you pay one total price with no surprises
- Battery and liquid goods require additional certification documents
- EU IOSS/VAT registration may be required for e-commerce shipments above EUR 150
- CE certification required for electronic goods sold to EU consumers
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship from China to United Kingdom?
Current rates for shipping from China to United Kingdom start at USD 3.04/KG via DPD Sea Self-Tax/Deferred. For 21 KG, the estimated total is approximately USD 64. Rates vary by transport mode (Air and Sea available) and cargo type. DDP pricing means all duties and taxes are included.
How long does shipping from China to United Kingdom take?
Transit times from China to United Kingdom depend on the freight method chosen. Air freight typically takes 5–10 business days door-to-door. Sea freight LCL takes 30–50 calendar days, and FCL takes 28–45 days. Rail freight (where available) takes 18–28 days. All times include customs clearance under our DDP service.
What is DDP shipping to United Kingdom?
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means you pay one all-inclusive price — freight, customs duties, import taxes, and last-mile delivery to your door in United Kingdom. There are no surprise charges at destination. Our DDP service handles all paperwork and customs clearance on your behalf.
What is the best way to ship 21 KG from China to United Kingdom?
For 21 KG, Air Freight is the recommended option. At this weight, air freight DDP offers the best combination of speed (5–10 business days) and cost. Sea freight minimum charges would make it uneconomical for shipments under 50 KG. Most air DDP channels accept shipments from 21 KG.
What documents are required for customs clearance in United Kingdom?
For customs clearance in United Kingdom, you typically need: (1) Commercial Invoice showing buyer, seller, HS codes, and declared value; (2) Packing List with dimensions and weights; (3) Bill of Lading or Airway Bill; (4) Certificate of Origin (may qualify for preferential duty rates); (5) Any product-specific certifications. Under our DDP service, we handle all customs documentation.
How do I pay for shipping from China to United Kingdom?
Freight charges are quoted and invoiced in USD. Payment is typically required before shipment departure. We accept bank transfer (T/T), PayPal, and other methods on a case-by-case basis. DDP means you pay the full landed cost upfront — no additional charges at destination in United Kingdom.
Can I track my shipment from China to United Kingdom?
Yes — all shipments include tracking. Air freight shipments receive an airway bill number (AWB) for real-time airline tracking within 24 hours of departure. Sea freight shipments are trackable via the bill of lading number through the carrier's portal. We provide status updates at key milestones: departure, port of entry, customs clearance, and delivery.
What is the minimum shipment size for shipping to United Kingdom?
Minimum shipment sizes vary by channel: Air freight DDP channels typically accept from 21 KG (some from 12 KG). Sea freight LCL is usually priced from 1 CBM. Express courier (DHL/FedEx/UPS) handles single parcels. For shipments below 21 KG, express courier services are available. Contact us to confirm the best option for your specific cargo.
